2017-2018 Missionary Staff

Our Missionary Staff facilitates all of our programming during the school year. From Confirmation Retreats to Environmental Education, they do it all! They come from all around the country, and they're very excited to live out the ministry of The Pines this year! Check them out below.

Allison Krause

Hi! My name is Allison Krause, and I’m an Okie from the land just north of Texas. I graduated in May with a BA in Theology from Franciscan University. As the Lord would have it, His plan for my post-college life was to move down south and minister to the youth in the heart of East Texas where the tall pines grow and the love for Christ grows stronger. I count myself one blessed lady because He knew my desire for nature, fresh air, and a faith-filled community. I am so excited to see His works unfold this year. As my pal Russell would say, “Adventure is out there!”

Emily Eubanks

I am a proud Texas native from Dallas (fun fact: I am a descendant of Sam Houston's sister). I got my bachelor's degree at Trinity University in San Antonio and I just completed an MA in Ministry with a focus on theology and social justice from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. I am excited to engage in ministry with Catholic youth at The Pines. I have an older sister, a twin brother, and 2 adorable nephews. I am passionate about social justice, I love being Catholic, and I enjoy baking, exercising, and knitting but only while watching Netflix.

Jessica Uithoven

Who's that Girl!? It's Jess! I was born and raised in Southern California, and I lived in the same house until I was 21! But, for the past few years, I've packed my entire life into my cute little Mazda 3 and driven cross country multiple times! The great state of Texas is my 4th state I've called home in as many years! I graduated from Northern Arizona University (GO LUMBERJACKS!) in 2015! And, then served as a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) Missionary at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (GO BIG RED!) and then at the University of Pittsburgh (#Hail2Pitt).

​I am a convert to Catholicism, St. Therese is my best friend, and I LOVE celebrating baptism birthdays. In my free time, you'll most likely find me at a baseball game. I love random dance parties, random bursts into song, and drinking a minimum of 3 cups of coffee every day. My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude and joy that I have been called to serve as a missionary at the Pines Catholic Camp, and I can't wait to see what Jesus has in store for this next year!

Joe Livaudais

Hello! My name is Joe Livaudais (Live-uh-day), and I am very delighted to be a missionary here at The Pines. I am a brother to three, an uncle to four, graduated from Ave Maria University and hail from the great State of Virginia. I love God, Guns, Country Music, Laughing, Hunting, Fishing and Roller Coasters, and Texas is totally my kind of place! Much of my life has been spent in Washington, DC (Texas is better!) where I worked for political think-tanks and public policy advocacy groups, passionately fighting for my beliefs and chasing down politicians. While I long anticipated a career in public policy, I know that God is calling me to give the rest of my life to the Church. Working here at The Pines is my first big step in this direction. Super excited for the opportunity to meet all of you, this will be a blast!

Karli Krok

Hey everyone! My name is Karli Krok and I am so excited to be working at The Pines! I am from Chicago, IL and I went to the University of South Carolina and graduated in 2016. There I studied public health and psychology. After graduation, I worked teaching middle school on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. I felt a call to missionary work and God led me to The Pines. I hope to share the joy of the Lord with those who come to The Pines, and I am looking forward to encouraging these young people to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Lo Schubilske

Hello! I'm Lo and I'm originally from one of the coldest states in the US: Wisconsin!! I am one of three and my two sisters are the same age as me (think about that for a second). I just graduated from Franciscan University with a degree in Theology in May and had never been to Texas before this summer. A few of my favorite things are cute local coffee shops, running, BB8, talking about beauty and puns. Sometimes I will randomly burst into song about nothing in particular, or start singing song lyrics related to the conversation. This year, I'm looking forward to growing in love for His Heart and finding all the possible puns I can make about trees. Leaf it up to me, I'll find them all.